High Wind — Arco-mud Lake Desert, Idaho

2025-12-17 · Arco-mud Lake Desert, Idaho

Event narrative

Widespread 70 to 80 mph wind gusts occurred in the region with a peak of 80 mph at the INL Puzzle site at the US Highway 20/26 intersection. Both 79 and 76 mph wind gusts measured at Tom Cat Summit. A 75 mph gust was recorded at East Butte.

Wider weather episode

A powerful cold front ripped through eastern Idaho on the 17th and included severe thunderstorms along the front and extremely high non thunderstorm winds in the cold sector post cold frontal passage throughout the day. Extensive damage was reported throughout the region.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1309506. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.